11 - 12 month before:
1.1 set a date for your wedding
1.2 set budget and divide the costs
1.3 draft guest list
1.4 decide on a wedding theme
1.5 book your reception and ceremony venue(s)
1.6 build your guest registry online and / or in store
9 - 10 month before:
2.1 choose your caterer, event stylist, florist, photographer and videographer
2.2 choose wedding band or DJ
2.3 take engagement photos
2.4 pick an officiant
2.5 choose your wedding party (MOH, bridesmaids, groomsmen)
7 - 8 month before:
3.1 order your dress and groom's attire
3.2 cake tasting & cake order
3.3 hair and makeup trials
5 - 6 month before:
4.1 send out save-the-date cards (send via email to save time and money)
4.2 book honeymoon
4.3 purchase wedding bands
4.4 order dresses for bridesmaids and flower girls
4.5 book hotel room for yourself and for out-of-town guests
3 - 4 month before:
5.1 confirm your caterer, event stylist, florist, photographer and videographer
5.2 confirm wedding band or DJ and send them a song list
5.3 finalize menu selection (include beverages) with your caterer
5.4 order attires for groomsmen and ring bearer
5.5 decide on hair & makeup
5.6 arrange transportation for wedding day
5.7 plan your rehearsal dinner and book venue
5.8 mail invitations
2 month before:
6.1 write or decide vows
6.2 collate RSVP's and call guests who haven't sent a response
6.3 purchase day of accessories
6.4 confirm day of transportation
1.5 month before:
7.1 apply for a marriage license
7.2 get everything printed
7.3 send shot list to photographer and videographer
7.4 send rehearsal dinner invitation
1 month before:
8.1 have your final dress fitting and break in your wedding shoes
8.2 bachelorette party
8.3 bridal shower
2 weeks before:
9.1 review music with DJ / band
9.2 confirm final headcount with with your reception venue and caterer
9.3 finalize setting chart and send to your caterer
1 week before:
10.1 pack for your honeymoon (do not forget all travel documents)
10.2 set aside tips in a small envelops for your venders
10.3 send a wedding day checklist and timeline to your bridal party
10.4 get a wax
1 day before:
11.1 organize crown and accessory
11.2 get a manicure and pedicure
11.3 attend your rehearsal dinner